点评:If you know what day you want to visit, I recommend making a reservation online in advance because tickets do sell out. I was fortunate to find a metered parking space right in front of the museum, but parking can be limited. Check-in is inside the gift shop. I arrived about 30 minutes early, so I spent some time there while waiting for my tour to begin.
The tour of the Homestead was amazing. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared historical details about the house, Emily, and her family. The highlight was walking into Emily’s bedroom, seeing her bed, and standing near the space where she wrote. Although her original desk is at another museum, it was wonderful to get a glimpse of how she lived. This portion of the tour felt like it lasted about 30–45 minutes, followed by a 15-minute break before the second part at the Evergreens.
The Evergreens was fascinating—it felt like stepping into a 19th-century time capsule. Austin’s daughter, Martha, wanted to preserve the home as her parents had known it, and seeing the historic wallpaper, furniture, and family belongings made the experience especially memorable. Our guide here was also knowledgeable and friendly.
I learned so much and am very glad I made the trip. This museum is absolutely worth visiting! Emily’s grave, along with those of several family members, is also just about a five-minute walk away.
翻译:如果你已经确定想参观的日期,我建议提前在线预约,因为门票确实会售罄。我很幸运地在博物馆正前方找到了带计时器的停车位,不过停车位可能比较紧张。办理入住手续的地点就在礼品店内。我提前了约30分钟到达,于是就在那里等候游览开始。
霍姆斯特德庄园的参观体验棒极了。我们的导游知识渊博,为我们讲述了这座宅邸以及艾米丽和她家人背后的历史故事。最棒的体验就是走进艾米丽的卧室,看到她的床,还站在她曾经写作的地方附近。虽然她原来的书桌现在在另一家博物馆里,但能一窥她的生活模样还是非常美妙的。这一段的参观大概持续了30到45分钟,随后有15分钟的休息时间,之后便开始参观第二站——常青园。
常青园真是引人入胜——仿佛步入了19世纪的时光胶囊一般。奥斯汀的女儿玛莎……她希望保留这座房子的原貌,让它保持父母生前所见到的样子。看到那些具有历史意义的壁纸、家具以及家族遗物,这次参观的经历显得尤为难忘。为我们讲解的向导也博学且友善。
我从中学到了很多知识,很庆幸自己特意前来一趟。这座博物馆绝对值得一访!艾米丽的墓地以及其他几位家族成员的墓地,也只需步行五分钟左右即可到达。